Furniture Storage & Wrapping
One of the hardest things to pack when you are moving is furniture. Some furniture like beds, tables and chairs have to be disassembled so they can be packed with ease and save on space when you put them in the moving truck. Some furniture cannot be disassembled at all and it will require a lot of skill and creativity to properly wrap these items for furniture storage.
If you have no idea how to wrap furniture, then here are a few tips on the right methods of packing furniture for proper furniture storage. You should first start with having all the necessary packing materials close by, materials such as; cardboard boxes, packing tape, news papers, rags or old blankets, bubble wrap, twine or rope, and labeling materials.
In wrapping solid furniture that cannot be disassembled like cabinets, tables, chairs and others, make sure you cover the edges first with bubble wrap or newspaper. Then, open the cardboard boxes and lay them flat. You should use these pieces of cardboard to cover the entire furniture before securing them together with tape. Finally, use a marker pen to indicate which side of the furniture is up and label them accordingly.
When wrapping furniture that has mirrors or glass like dressers or cabinets, be sure to insulate the mirrors. Try to detach the glass panes from the cabinet and wrap each piece with bubble wrap or numerous layers of newspapers and ensure they are totally covered with cardboard boxes. It is also recommended to bundle them together securely with tape. If the mirror cannot be taken off the furniture then wrap it with several layers of bubble wrap or a blanket before covering with cardboard.
Again, secure the cardboard pieces tightly with tape, and indicate if the wrapped items are glass or mirror and write “Fragile” on its label. This is important so that when you transport these items, they will be handled with more care.
For furniture that can be disassembled, wrap each piece separately with several layers of cardboard. Make sure the edges are covered with bubble wrap, newspapers or rags so they won’t have any scratches while being carried around. Next, bundle all the pieces together with tape and put a label indicating what furniture is contained under all that wrapping. By bundling the pieces together it minimises losing a piece and will make it easier for you to reassemble.
By knowing the right methods of packing your furniture, you can minimise damage while it is being moved to a new location or when you are keeping it in furniture storage.
Moving is about more than just finding a new home to fit your needs.
In fact, we know all too well that the actual process of moving can be overwhelming, and maybe even stressful, too.
That’s why we’ve come up with a list of some of the best packing hacks. They’re easy things you can do to make sure you’re on the right track to a successful move.
One of our top recommendations is to organise from the very beginning! In fact, we cannot stress how important this is.
So, you’re probably wondering, how do I do it? That’s easy.
To help you in the process, here are some of our best suggestions:
It sounds pretty simple, but colour coding and post-it notes can go a long way in terms of organisation.
Grab some different coloured stickers or even different coloured permanent markers, and then colour-code your cartons by room.
Don’t forget to make yourself a colour-coded sheet for reference.
It will make it easier to pack and to unpack.
If you only have plain coloured post-it notes handy, you can still easily reference what is inside the box by labelling them with rooms of the house.
Another great idea is to keep all parts together.
You can probably imagine the confusion of getting to your new house only to find out you’ve lost a few things along the way.
1. Use small plastic bags: A great solution is to put small screws and other parts from dismantled furniture in sealed, plastic bags. Securely tape the bag to the furniture it came from.
2. Use plastic wrap
In this case, grab a few rolls of plastic shrink-wrap or an inexpensive roll of protective plastic.
You’ll simply wrap it around your furniture a few times. This is a great way to help secure things like loose drawers. Plus, it can help prevent damage if it happens to rain.
Use smaller pieces of the same plastic wrap to cover the openings of lotion and shampoo bottles to prevent leakage. Once you seal the top, just put the original cap back on.
Obviously, you don’t want anything to break during the move and we’ve found simple solutions are best.
Protect things like drinking glasses and mugs with socks and use your extra t-shirts to wrap larger breakables.
Not only does this help keep fragile items in one piece, but it also helps you move some of your bulky clothing items without taking up extra space. You can even use extra towels or bedding.
As with any of your moving cartons and supplies, make sure they are sturdy.
We suggest reinforcing the bottoms of all of your cartons with strong packing tape.
Use bubble wrap or even scrunch up old newspaper to fill in the extra space in cartons and give better protection.
Don’t forget to pack smart, either!
Pad the corners of things before you seal up the cartons, and write “fragile” or “this way up” on cartons containing things like computers.
Put the heaviest items on the bottom and the lightest ones on top.
But remember, you never want to put something really heavy with something extremely fragile. That’s just a recipe for disaster.
Also, you don’t want to overfill, especially when it comes to cartons full of books or documents.
Speaking of books, place them flat in a carton so they don’t bend.
If you’re dreading moving your closet, don’t despair. It’s actually one of the easiest areas to move.
You’ll want to purchase a couple of portable wardrobe cartons.
All you’ll have to do is move your hanging items directly to the carton, then directly into your new closet.
It’s easy plus it keeps your hanging clothes fresh and ready to wear.
Remember the packing hack from earlier about keeping small parts together? We have another hack that helps with electronics.
With all of those plugs and cords running from computers and TVs it can be a real pain to try to put the puzzle pieces back together again.
To help, take photos before you unplug anything!
You may also want to go back to the colour-coding system. Take a few of your leftover coloured stickers and attach them to things that go together.
You could also use cable ties to keep wires from being damaged or tangled in the move.
One more solution is to take a single carton, and then fill it with all of your priority items.
You’ll find it makes it easier to adjust when you have everything together.
Finally, if you don’t have time to think about packing yourself, consider using your removalist.
Not only can a qualified removalist do the packing for you, but you can also choose to have everything unpacked for you in your new home.
Ready to move!
This brings us to the big day!
Remember, if you organise from the beginning with things like:
You are well on your way to a successful move, leaving you to the simple enjoyment of making new memories in your new home!
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